Italy Approves Decree Restricting Face Coverings and Foreign Student Enrollment in Schools
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Giorgia Meloni (Prime Minister), Italian Government
Italy
September 24, 2026
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The Italian government approved a decree banning face-covering veils like burqas and niqabs in schools. The decree also limits the number of students with poor Italian language skills in classrooms. Prime Minister Meloni claims these measures are for security and integration, while opposition parties call it a 'witch hunt'.
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